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De Baca County

New Mexico · 1,698 residents · 2,323.107 sq mi
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De Baca County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,532. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 542 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,000. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,698
−24%since 2000
from 2,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+18%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024De Baca County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,532
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,441 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,996
+14%since 2000
from $14,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+104%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(1,407)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(790)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(1,298)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(983)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(654)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0.9%(15)
Diversity Score61.7%(1,048)
Diversity Score
62
+6%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−15%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Baca County, New Mexico?

De Baca County, New Mexico has about 1,698 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Baca County, New Mexico?

The typical household in De Baca County, New Mexico earns about $31,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Baca County, New Mexico expensive?

In De Baca County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in De Baca County, New Mexico?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in De Baca County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Baca County, New Mexico?

About 13.9% of people in De Baca County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Baca County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, De Baca County, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 554 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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